Þórshöfn Airport

BITN / THO

Þórshöfn, IS

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:00Z
🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
21kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
1,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,002
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

BITN 141700Z 12021KT 9999 SCT005 BKN015 10/10 Q1002 RMK MAX GUST 26KTS.

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65ft
SCT 500ft AGL
BKN 1,500ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
565ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,565ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,000 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (65 ft)
Pressure Alt
396 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -188 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF BITN 141635Z 1417/1419 12017G27KT 9999 FEW005 BKN015 PROB40 TEMPO 1418/1419 3000 -DZ BR OVC004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ITN
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
 3,934 ft 98 ft BIT 3°
↑ 7.2kt • ↔ 19.7kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Þórshöfn Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BITN
IATA Code: THO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Þórshöfn
Country: IS
Latitude: 66.218498°
Longitude: -15.335600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT1

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 3,934 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Þórshöfn Airport

Þórshöfn Airport (BITN/THO) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Þórshöfn, IS. The facility operates at an elevation of 65 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with BIT surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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